I’ve always wondered what does it mean to live an abundant life.
Do I measure it quantitatively or qualitatively?
As the seasons in my life have come and gone, and will come and go. Their lessons have not been expired. It would be terribly remiss of me if I fail to reflect upon the faithfulness of God in all of those seasons.
I think I’m only beginning to realise how to lead an abundant life. Not in the riches of material blessings, nor the comfort and convenience that life can be, nor the laughter or gladdening of the heart.. though all these things count very much and I look forward to having them in my life, there is something more to that.
but in broken relationships, in struggles, in sufferings, in abuse, in poverty and pain, THERE lies the secret to living an abundant life, and that is to look to the God who is faithful. I don’t think I can even begin to articulate how real and powerful His faithfulness is.
maybe testimonies would help shed some light.
from a bad relationship with my father since young, often swaying between hatred, bitterness to forgiveness.. today, for the first time in a long time, I had admiration towards him for trying to unite the family through prayers, and through his.. humility. my dad, was known to be an MCP.
from being abused by my brother since young, often swaying between hatred, bitterness to praying and forgiving him.. today, we sat down and he poured out his heart (though we’ve done it in similar settings before), but there was a certain humility about him tonight, that was. actually.. genuine. And, I didn’t shed a tear during our conversation.
from being a highly emotional, impetuous, impatient and ill-disciplined person… to an objective, maturing, growing in patience and discipline person who is seldom late for work and appointments.. God, you have done an amazing work in my life.
tomorrow, the brother might be put behind bars again because of the report his sister made against him, but there is a peace that transcends all human understanding that is lingering in this household, waiting for us to grasp it and soak in it.
and in the wisdom of Joy’s words, I don’t have to be strong.. just faithful. :)
Thank you dearest Heavenly Father, for You have been most faithful, when I have been faithless.
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